10 Fast Weight Loss Tips (We Tried Them!)

Tried-and-true tips by Melissa DalyFrom Health magazine Sick of chasing fad diets? Time to hop off the bandwagon and get some down-to-earth advice from people who have been there, done that.Sure, we spend our days sifting through the latest research and asking super-toned celebrities about their workout secrets. At the end of the day, though, peeling off the pounds is just as challenging...

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Does a Low-Carb Diet Really Beat Low-Fat?

Which diet is better for weight loss: low-fat or low-carb? Ask anyone hip to the headlines, and they’ll likely say the latter. A low-carb diet decreases a hormone called insulin, which helps regulate fat tissue—it’s thought that lowering insulin levels gives you a metabolic, fat-burning edge. “We wanted to test this theory,” says Kevin Hall, PhD, a metabolism researcher at the National...

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Lose 8 Pounds in 2 Weeks

Credit: Getty Images 1 OF 19 You really can have it all From Health magazine Wouldn’t it be a dream if you could enjoy the best foods summer has to offer—and lose weight? You’re in luck: Our indulgent mix-and-match meal plan features healthied-up versions of all your warm-weather faves (even burgers and lobster rolls!).Couple this 1,350-calories-a-day diet...

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Lose Weight Fast: How to Do It Safely

Working on weight loss? Then you probably want results -- fast. Let me save you some time: skip the fad diets. Their results don't last. And you have healthier options you can start on -- today! You can safely lose 3 or more pounds a week at home with a healthy diet and lots of exercise, says weight loss counselor Katherine Tallmadge, RD. Begin Your Personal Diet Evaluator...

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